WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first to score in five World Cups with penalty against Ghana

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Portugal against Ghana, becoming the first player to score in five World Cup tournaments. 

​Ronaldo opened the scoring against GhanaBecame first to score in five WCsRecord comes in turbulent week

WHAT HAPPENED? He’s back with a bang. Ronaldo returned to the starting line up to captain Portugal against Ghana, before putting his side ahead from the spot in the second half with a record-breaking strike. He became the first player to score in five World Cups in what was his eighth goal across those tournaments, as Portugal defeated Ghana 3-2.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ghana’s rapid response through Andre Ayew was soon cancelled out by quick-fire strikes from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao, before Osman Bukari pulled one back for the Black Stars. Ronaldo’s record-breaking goal comes in a turbulent week for the Portugal captain, which saw him first dumped by Manchester United before being slapped with a fine and ban by the FA for an altercation with a fan back in April.

WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO? Ronaldo and Portugal will first hope to see out their opening day win, before they take on Uruguay in their next Group H fixture on Monday.

 

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